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Happy Birthday Ujima🌻 “Growth doesn’t always look like you thought it would. Sometimes growth simply means you’re still here, still learning, still telling the story”- Damita Continue reading Happy 18 Years! Ujima Magazine’s Anniversary Issue 2026
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Author-Kenneth Thompson, Sr. When Mr. Thompson shared his new book was being released on August 3 and shared the cover, I reached out and asked if he would share his new book with our Ujima readers. I wanted to share the book because as a community, many young black men grow up without a father in their life. Thompson books speaks to that and his … Continue reading New Book: Full Circles: The Circles of Life Navigated to Become the Father I Wish I Had
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Minister Sonya Hosey, Contributing Writer “Technology can connect us—but it should never disconnect us from ourselves.“ In this month’s She Speaks Wellness, Minister Sonya Hosey discusses the importance of protecting our emotional health while navigating today’s ever-changing digital world. From AI to social media, technology continues to shape how we work, communicate, and care for ourselves. But true wellness means learning to use these tools … Continue reading She Speaks Wellness: Using Technology without Losing Yourself
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Technology has changed the way our communities connect, learn, grow, and do business. Years ago, people relied mostly on word of mouth, flyers, newspapers, or face-to-face meetings to stay informed. Today, with just a phone or laptop, we can connect with people across the world in seconds. While technology has its pros and cons, I truly believe it has created opportunities that many communities may … Continue reading Connected Communities: How Technology is Bringing People Together by Jacqueline Johnson, Jacquie ooh
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By Phyllis Everette, Contributing Writer One Tuesday evening, I was invited to a small dialogue, Big Impact: An Evening with the UT African and African Diaspora Studies Department. It was there I met Dr. Philip Townsend, a phenomenal Austin curator who invited me to visit the exhibit of Carrie Mae Weems. I had not heard of Carrie Mae Weems, but the rich conversation taking place … Continue reading Something Grander Still: A Journey of Soul and Ancestry
